Last reviewed on May 12, 2026.
Education Market Overview
$750B
K-12 Annual Spending
5,300+
Colleges/Universities
Key Procurement Areas
Technology
- Learning management systems
- Student devices (1:1 programs)
- Network infrastructure
- Educational software
- Cybersecurity services
Facilities
- Construction & renovation
- HVAC systems
- Furniture & equipment
- Maintenance services
- Energy management
Services
- Food services
- Transportation
- Professional development
- Testing & assessment
- Special education services
E-Rate Program
Universal Service Fund for Schools & Libraries
$4.2B Annual Funding: Discounts of 20-90% on eligible technology and services
- Category 1: Data transmission and internet access
- Category 2: Internal connections, managed services, basic maintenance
- Application Window: Typically January-March annually
- Competitive Bidding: Form 470 posting required
Cooperative Purchasing
National Cooperatives
- OMNIA Partners
- Sourcewell
- BuyBoard
- TIPS/TAPS
- Equalis Group
State Cooperatives
- State purchasing consortiums
- Regional service agencies
- Educational cooperatives
- Joint powers agreements
- Piggyback contracts